IGNOU B.Ed. Course, Exam, Syllabus and Job Opportunities

Teaching is an art/skill that helps a student to become successful in life. Many times we do not find a good teacher for subjects like Maths, Eco, English etc. If you want to become a teacher in schools (both govt. and private), you need a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree after your 3-year graduation.

Many private as well as govt. colleges are offering this course but I personally recommend you IGNOU.

As we know that IGNOU is a govt. body university and it is very reputed. You can pursue your B.Ed program easily at very low cost.

About the programme

IGNOU B.Ed.

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has been designed with the aim to develop an understanding of the teaching-learning process at a secondary and senior-secondary level among student teachers.

It focuses on enabling student-teachers to reflect critically on perspectives of education and integrate holistically the theory and practices to facilitate the active engagement of learners for knowledge creation.

Eligibility of B.Ed. course

At least 50% marks either in the Bachelor’s Degree and/or in the Master’s Degree in any stream.

a) Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, and

b) The following categories are eligible to be students of B.Ed. (ODL):(i) Candidates who have completed an NCTE recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode.·

The reservation and relaxation of 5% marks in minimum eligibility will be provided to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PWD candidates as per the rules of the Central Government.·

Age Limit

No age bar to pursue this B.Ed course from IGNOU. You may take admission at any time if you fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Reservation to Kashmiri Migrants and war widow candidates will be provided as per the University Rules.

Duration of this course

IGNOU B.Ed. is a 2-year course after graduation. IGNOU gives you a maximum of 5 years to complete this program.

Entrance Exam

An Entrance will be help on the mentioned date across India. You can download your hall ticket from the IGNOU website. Final selection is based on rank in the merit list. A student should provide all document proofs at the time of admission. The total number of a seat in each centre is 50.

Programme Structure/Syllabus

The IGNOU B.Ed. programme is the mixture of both theory and practice so that students can acquire skills for teaching-learning at the secondary or senior secondary level. The case studies with relevant situations help to improve the practical knowledge of students. Keeping this in view, the programme has the following components:

Content-based methodology courses (8 CREDITS)Any two courses are to opt

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BES-141

Pedagogy of Science

4

BES-142

Pedagogy of Social Science

4

BES-143

Pedagogy of Mathematics

4

BES-144

Pedagogy of English

4

BES-145

Pedagogy of Hindi

4

Practical courses (12 CREDITS) Workshop – I

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BESL-131

Workshop Based Activities

4

EPC

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BESL-121

Reading and Reflecting on the Texts

2

BESL-122

Application of ICT

2

Internship-I

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BESL-133

Internship I

4

IGNOU B.Ed. second-year course details

Core courses

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BES-126

Knowledge and Curriculum

4

BES-127

Assessment for Learning

4

BES-128

Creating an Inclusive School

2

BES-129

Gender, School and Society

2

Optional courses (Anyone course to opt)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BESE-131

Open and Distance Education

4

BESE-132

Guidance and Counseling

4

BESE-133

Adolescence and Family Education*

4

BESE-134

Vocational Education*

4

BESE-135

Information and Communication Technology

4

Practical Courses (20 CREDITS)Workshop – II

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BESL-132

Workshop Based Activities

4

EPC

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BESL-123

Drama and Art in Education

2

BESL-124

Understanding the Self and Yoga

2

Internship – II

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

BESL-134

Internship II

12

If a student has missed any term-end examination of a course for any reason, he/she may appear in the subsequent term-end examination. This facility will be available until a student secures the minimum pass grade, but only up to a period of five years from the date of registration.

In 2019, there are few changes in IGNOU B.Ed. admission criteria, You should pass your graduate degree along with any teaching diploma course (D.El.Ed) in face to face mode (means regular study). In previous, they consider 2-year experience after graduation degree but now they change rules.